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EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION

EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION

Beverly Hills, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
26-4245043
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
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EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION

Beverly Hills, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
26-4245043
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2009

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Edward Charles Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in California, New York, and Texas. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model for its grantmaking. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

WE ACT AS A FISCAL SPONSOR OF CHARITABLE PROJECTS, FUNDS AND CHARITABLE EVENTS TO ADVANCE WORTHWHILE CAUSES AND TO ASSIST SOLVING SOME OF THE WORLD'S BIGGEST PROBLEMS.
Total Funding Given

$24.5M

2025
Grantees funded
467
Multi-year grantees
20%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

204

Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
Justin a Dent
Board Member
A
Andrew Altsule
Board Member
K
Kevin Grigorenko
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION?
No. EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION give?
EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION awarded about 200 grants, totaling nearly $24.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 470 grantees. Recent grantees include THE FELTHEIMER FAMILY FOUNDATION, THE ELLEN FUND, and SCHOOLHOUSEWORLD INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION?
EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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